# SMS Export

> Export iPhone SMS and iMessages to PC/Mac for saving and printing. (iPhone/iPad app by Fabrizio Farenga.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-export/id316914912 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Fabrizio Farenga](https://appshunter.io/developer/298009132)
- Category: Utilities, Business
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 157 App Store ratings · 531 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), Italian
- Released: 2009-05-31
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-export/id316914912/reviews.md

## What is SMS Export?

IMPORTANT: DOWNLOAD THE LATEST DESKTOP APP from www.smsexport.com to be compatible with iOS 10!

SMS Export is the only WORKING solution available on the AppStore to copy SMS and iMessages from your iPhone/iPad  to your PC or Mac, to be able to save and print them.

No need to configure TCP/IP or install on your computer "obscure" applications. On our website you can find all the easy-to-use software that you need.
Just download the free Desktop app from www.smsexport.com

Using the Complimentary Desktop App you can:
- Export the messages to an Excel File
- Export the messages to an HTML file
- Export the messages to CSV, TXT or EML.
- Select one or all contacts from your address book
- Sort the messages by date or number

iOS 10 ready!

Requirements:
- Mac OS X 10.6 - 10.11
- Windows XP / Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10 
- iTunes 12

You also need to download the FREE application for your PC or MAC from: http://www.smsexport.com


** IMPORTANT ** IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS, PLEASE CHECK THE TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION ON OUR SITE. Feel free to contact us for any problem.

Visit our site to download the full user guide a video tutorial.

- All iPhone models, iPads and iPods are supported
- iMessages and SMS can be exported

You'll need to backup your iPhone with iTunes on the same PC/Mac where you installed our Application! Encryption must be disabled.
You should temporarily disable iCloud just before using SMS Export. Then you can turn it on again.

Video tutorial here:
http://youtu.be/FF6EKAJJztA

Go to www.smsexport.com for further information.

Only the text part of messages is supported. No Images.

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## Key features

- Export SMS and iMessages
- Save to Excel, HTML, CSV, TXT, EML
- Select contacts for export
- Sort messages by date/number
- Compatible with iOS 10
- Supports all iPhone/iPad models

## What do users think of SMS Export?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Reliable & easy
- 🚀 Works great once it's set up
- 🚀 Fantastic support
- 🚀 It still works!
- 🚀 Great computer App and Customer Service
- 🚀 Fantastic support for a great product
- 🚀 This app has never failed me
- 🚀 Great App To Save SMS Histories
- 🚀 Perfect!!
- 🚀 This works!
- 🚀 Great support and product
- 🚀 Works as advertised
- 🚀 This app works a treat and the product support is fantastic
- 🚀 Reliable & easy
- 🚀 Fantastic app, did exactly what I wanted
- 🚀 Works perfectly
- 🚀 Excellent app and just what I needed
- 🚀 Excellent!
- 🚀 Excellent app and great support
- 🚀 Excellent app! Excellent techical support!
- 🚀 Great Software
- 🚀 Wonderful!!!
- 🚀 Magnifique
- 🚀 Awesome app, thank you soo much
- 🚀 Works exactly as I would have hoped

**Cons**

- 🐛 Pointless
- 🐛 Waste of money
- 🐛 No iTunes
- 🐛 Lazy App Store sneaky developer?
- 🐛 Fake
- 🐛 Does not work
- 🐛 No secret word
- 🐛 It doesn't work at all and I followed the directions exactly
- 🐛 Not user friendly
- 🐛 Does not work without ITUNES
- 🐛 Waste of money for Mac users
- 🐛 Simply doesn't work
- 🐛 WASTE OF MONEY AND TIME
- 🐛 Must have PC connection
- 🐛 Doesn't work for newer iPhones!!!
- 🐛 IT DOESN'T WORK!!!
- 🐛 Rubbish.. move on.. there are better and free..!
- 🐛 This Application is not working
- 🐛 Awful
- 🐛 False
- 🐛 Doesn't work anymore
- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Beware this app
- 🐛 DOES NOT WORK WASTE OF MONEY
- 🐛 Too difficult
- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Just doesn't work
- 🐛 Does not work
- 🐛 Rubbish
- 🐛 Didn't Use
- 🐛 Work with iTunes

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Most requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard

## Recent user reviews (10 of 531)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sms-export/id316914912/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Works great. No Subscription needed!

*2026-05-11, version 2.0.1*

This is the only one I’ve found that works like I want! I.E. a spreadsheet instead of pictures. The dated instructions call for iTunes to backup your iPhone, but just use Finder. After it’s backed up locally, set the Mac version’s Configuration to find your backups at: ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup It’s a no-brainer from there.

### 1/5 — Inutilisable

*2026-04-27, version 2.0.1*

Le logiciel demande à l’ouverture d’installer itunes et faire une sauvegarde mais iTunes n’existe plus et le logiciel est inutilisable (en plus d’être inutile si on utilisait iTunes directement qui peut sauvegarder le tel sur le Mac ou le pc)

### 1/5 — not easy

*2026-03-14, version 2.0.1*

I’m sure this likely works but it’s not easy to make happen. Didn’t export easily and I wasted money and time. Too outdated.

### 5/5 — Reliable & easy

*2025-10-10, version 2.0.1*

Super responsive and helpful developer, have used this for years to save business and personal threads, never a glitch.

### 1/5 — Pointless

*2025-07-28, version 2.0.1*

This app requires you to connect to your computer, back up your ENTIRE iPhone onto your desktop, and then you supposedly can access your texts from iTunes on your non Mac computer…if I had time to download my entire life onto my computer I wouldn’t be buying apps.

### 5/5 — Application efficace et durable

*2025-07-12, version 2.0.1*

J'utilise SMS Export depuis nombre d'années sur plusieurs IPhones et Pc Windows 11 actuellement sans défaut sur les deux types d'appareils. 
Top programme !
De plus en cas de besoin: assistance en ligne efficace et réponse rapide.

### 5/5 — Great customer support

*2025-04-18, version 2.0.1*

This is the only app I have found that will allow me to save my texts to excel. I had a hard time figuring out how to set it up but Fabrizio helped me figure it out and get it set up. I’d give him 10 stars if I could.

### 5/5 — It still works!

*2025-02-03, version 2.0.1*

Still working with a iPhone 15 pro and an iMac.

### 1/5 — Waste of money

*2024-11-23, version 2.0.1*

They don’t you that you need to connect to pc and install another program to use this. Waste of time and money

### 4/5 — Works great!

*2024-11-08, version 2.0.1*

Easy to export all of my text messages with a few clicks. Four stars because as other purchasers mentioned, I think it might be mandatory to email the developers in order to actually activate the program, but after I did that it worked like a charm. Well worth the $5!

## Frequently asked questions about SMS Export

### What does SMS Export do?

SMS Export allows you to copy SMS and iMessages from your iPhone or iPad to your PC or Mac. This enables you to save and print your conversations in various formats like Excel, HTML, CSV, TXT, or EML.

### How do I use SMS Export?

You need to download the free desktop application from www.smsexport.com and install it on your PC or Mac. Then, you'll need to back up your iPhone with iTunes on the same computer. Ensure encryption is disabled and temporarily disable iCloud before using the application.

### Is SMS Export free to use?

Yes, the application is free to use. You need to download the complimentary desktop app from the official website, www.smsexport.com, to perform the export.

### What are the system requirements for SMS Export?

The desktop application is compatible with Mac OS X 10.6 - 10.11 and Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, or 10. You will also need iTunes 12 installed on your computer.

### Can I export images or attachments from my messages?

No, SMS Export only supports the text part of messages. Images and other attachments are not exported.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 2.0.1 — 2016-09-13

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Now compatible with iOS 11!

### 2.0 — 2015-12-20

Minor fixes for iOS 9

### 1.0 — 2009-05-31

No release notes.

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